Even if you’re not a beret-wearing francophile, you still might concede the French did the world a big favour by inventing the baguette. And as part of the Olympics, the government’s released a scratch ‘n sniff stamp infused with the aroma of crusty/fluffy white bread that visitors can pop on their postcards to send home. The gimmick hasn’t impressed purists like Parisian baker Jeanne Barrere who reckons the stamp “smells more like vanilla”… Moving onto other experiences, athletes aren’t digging their eco-friendly cardboard beds, even though some on our team reckon it could (cough) withstand even the most strenuous stress test… And it’s time to get your green and gold on because Australia’s Olympic campaign officially starts tonight with the men’s Rugby Sevens team playing Samoa tonight. Aussie, Aussie Aussie…